- Private landscaped rear garden and established front garden
- Compact overall size: approx. 379 sq ft (small)
- Period features: fireplaces, wooden floorboards, picture rails
- Share of freehold with 989 years remaining on lease
- No onward chain; convenient commuter links to Brighton/London
- Double glazing installed before 2002 (older units)
- Area shows above‑average crime and high deprivation indicators
- Very low council tax; fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
A neatly presented one-bedroom garden apartment set on a quiet Portslade cul‑de‑sac, aimed squarely at first-time buyers seeking character and low running costs. The flat retains attractive period features — wooden floorboards, picture rails and feature fireplaces — and benefits from a landscaped rear garden and an established front garden for outdoor space rarely found at this price point.
Practical advantages include a very long lease (989 years), share of freehold, no onward chain and convenient commuter links by rail and road to Brighton and London. The layout is compact but well arranged: a bay‑windowed living room, a double bedroom with built‑in storage, a fitted kitchen with glazed back door, and a bright bathroom. Council tax is very low, and broadband and mobile signals are strong.
Buyers should note material contextual drawbacks: the property sits in an area with above‑average crime and high deprivation measures, and the overall internal area is small (approx. 379 sq ft). Double glazing was installed before 2002, and while the flat is well presented, the compact size limits space for larger furniture and may not suit those needing extensive storage. Full verification of tenure, fixtures and services is recommended.
Overall this is a characterful, low‑maintenance entry point to the local market — ideal for first‑time buyers or buy‑to‑let investors seeking a long lease, garden and immediate move‑in readiness, provided they accept the compact footprint and local area factors.
